How Local Authorities Can Get on The Changing Places Toilet Map

Local Authorities should aim to put as many local facilities as possible on the Changing Places toilet map, improving lives in local communities and making public buildings more accessible. Disabled people across UK towns and cities need better toilets in their local facilities.

The Changing Places Toilet Map

Even getting out and about in their local area can be difficult for people with severe disabilities. Something as simple as a trip to the library can be a logistical nightmare when there is no access to a suitable toilet. Local Authorities can increase their presence on the Changing Places toilet map by installing Changing Places facilities in as many public buildings as possible. How accessible is your local area?

Where Should Local Authorities Provide Changing Places?

It is recommended that all civic centres have access to at least one Changing Places facility. A civic centre is the heart of any town or city, so it is vital that Local Authorities make these areas as accessible as possible for people with disabilities. Public/civic buildings are ideal candidates for Changing Places toilets, as are community halls, libraries and public parks/attractions.

Civic Centres

Install at least one Changing Places facility in your Civic centre to make the area usable for disabled people.

Libraries

Make information more accessible to people in the local community with disabilities or complex care needs.

Community Centre

Give communities a boost and make services more accessible with a Changing Places provision.

Public Attractions

Increase local and visitor footfall to public attractions and buildings with a Changing Places toilet.

There are over 11 million people with a disability in the UK? It is essential that the local community and facilities are accessible to society’s most vulnerable people.

How Can Local Authorities Benefit?

Increase your reputation as a caring Local Authority by providing better toilet provisions for local people. Better disability access will result in public buildings and facilities being utilised by more people and increase wellbeing in local communities. Local Authorities can also boost tourism and attract more visitors by installing Changing Places facilities.

Our Solution

iHUS specialise in the installation of modular Changing Places facilities and disability adaptions. We have worked in partnership with several Local Authorities to improve the lives of local people and have several solutions to help put your town or city on the Changing Place toilet map.

Modular

Our pre-built modular Changing Places facilities are manufactured at our site in South Yorkshire and then delivered to your location ready to be installed by our team. This method minimises the work and organisation required at your end as we manage the entire process.

Internal Changing Places

If you don’t have the space for a modular facility, then we can adapt an existing space into a Changing Places toilet, an unused room in a library, for example. So long as the space is large enough to meet BS8300 recommendations, then we can adapt it into a hygienic, safe facility for your local community.

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Case Study

This bespoke L-shaped annexe, finished in cedral weatherboard, features a large U-shaped kitchen and bathroom complete with bath.

I was horrified to see a family suffering in what I believed to be an adequate facility It wasn’t until I’d spoken with this lady, and she had explained the concept of a Changing Places toilet, that I knew we had to enhance our disabled provision.